Broadband Internet Availability Report for:

Good internet is essential for every cord cutter that wants to stream their shows. Services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu work best with cable or fiber Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Here is a look at some of the most common providers in this area.

DSL

1.5 - 3 mbps

200 - 768 kbps

Cable

10 - 25 mbps

3 - 6 mbps

DSL

1.5 - 3 mbps

200 - 768 kbps

Copper

3 - 6 mbps

3 - 6 mbps

Streaming Internet Requirements

Most streaming services require fast internet and a streaming device. Many services will work fine with DSL connections, but may occasionally be choppy. You will most likely not be able to get uninterrupted HD-quality TV on this level of internet. Cable and Fiber are by far your best options.

How fast does my Interent need to be?

The average internet speed in America is around 12 Mbps. If you are the only one in your home, and will only stream shows occasionally, then any internet speed other than dial-up will be fine. However, if you have kids streaming alongside the parents, you will need 10 Mbps or more for a decent quality streaming experience. These types of speeds are only available with broadband ISPs like Cable, DSL or Fiber.

Beware of Bandwidth Limits!

One thing that typically hidden in most broadband contracts is that they have bandwidth caps that can easily be breached if your household streams a lot of content. It is definitely important to look into this before choosing an ISP. Most of the time once you go over your allotted bandwidth amount, you will be charged for overages.

Example: My household of 5 (kids & adults) will usually go through between 250 and 450GB of traffic a month.

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